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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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